Ruger American rimfire 22LR compact, lucky13 mag, range test

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Ruger American rimfire 22LR compact, lucky13 mag, range test

Post by SHV » 03 Jan 2018, 11:09 pm

good looking handy little hunting rifle, I've got 3 22s but for some reason still want it, so here is it

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Re: Ruger American rimfire 22LR compact, accuracy test

Post by SHV » 03 Jan 2018, 11:14 pm

first time at St Mary's, 50-meter meopta 3-9x42

CCI SV is not too bad, although there are always 2 or 3 fly a little far away from the main cluster

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Post by SHV » 03 Jan 2018, 11:18 pm

winchester subsonic is not good but power point is ok and very stable, few other 10 shot group very similar to this

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Post by hazza3006 » 03 Jan 2018, 11:19 pm

Yeah I've got the ruger american 22lr standard which really likes CCI subsonic hollow point. Which gives very similar groupings as yours. Its definitely my goto ammo i now exclusively use, after much testing CCI was the only ammo that gave the best muzzle velocity consistency and accuracy, even better than rws subsonic hp...
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Post by SHV » 03 Jan 2018, 11:22 pm

hopefully like other 22 rifles get the best accuracy after few hundreds round get through, will keep update
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Post by SHV » 03 Jan 2018, 11:29 pm

hharry06@gmail.com wrote:Yeah I've got the ruger american 22lr standard which really likes CCI subsonic hollow point. Which gives very similar groupings as yours. Its definitely my goto ammo i now exclusively use, after much testing CCI was the only ammo that gave the best muzzle velocity consistency and accuracy, even better than rws subsonic hp...


thanks, will try it later but my 18 inch barrel compact version seems like standard velocity or a little faster ones
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Post by hazza3006 » 03 Jan 2018, 11:31 pm

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hharry06@gmail.com wrote:Yeah I've got the ruger american 22lr standard which really likes CCI subsonic hollow point. Which gives very similar groupings as yours. Its definitely my goto ammo i now exclusively use, after much testing CCI was the only ammo that gave the best muzzle velocity consistency and accuracy, even better than rws subsonic hp...


thanks, will try it later but my 18 inch barrel compact version seems like standard velocity or a little faster ones



Very little difference in CCI SV and CCI subsonic HP, only about 10fps diff, virtually the same except for the HP projectile, which is better suited for hunting.
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Ruger american standard + Nikko Sterling 3-10x50 30mm tube with CCI subsonic HP 6 shot group @50m, very slight breeze, each target square is 1 inch
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Post by SHV » 03 Jan 2018, 11:41 pm

hharry06@gmail.com wrote:
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hharry06@gmail.com wrote:Yeah I've got the ruger american 22lr standard which really likes CCI subsonic hollow point. Which gives very similar groupings as yours. Its definitely my goto ammo i now exclusively use, after much testing CCI was the only ammo that gave the best muzzle velocity consistency and accuracy, even better than rws subsonic hp...


thanks, will try it later but my 18 inch barrel compact version seems like standard velocity or a little faster ones



Very little difference in CCI SV and CCI subsonic HP, only about 10fps diff, virtually the same except for the HP projectile, which is better suited for hunting.

:thumbsup: thanks
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Post by hazza3006 » 04 Jan 2018, 12:08 am

here is some of my chrony testing of various ammo, CCI subsonic HP was the definite winner, CCI quiet segmented absolute shocker, i nicely wrote to CCI about the huge MV variation and resultant accuracy issues on the CCI quiet segmented. There response was sort of expected, "We appreciate you input and your support of our products and helping us to try to make them better." so not expecting any improvement.

RWS subsonic HP was shocking especially for the price, will buy a pack of CCI SV and do some testing with chrony on next calm day to see if any better.

Haven't tried Eley yet, but with CCI performing so well, good price and readily available, i have no need to further test.

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Re: Ruger American rimfire 22LR compact, lucky 13 15 round m

Post by flashman » 15 Jan 2018, 10:26 am

Mate ,looks nice............luv the mag...
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Post by SHV » 15 Jan 2018, 10:53 am

flashman wrote:Mate ,looks nice............luv the mag...

thanks, main reason to buy this rifle is for the mag :lol:
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Post by SHV » 19 Jan 2018, 9:18 pm

getting better now

SK standard plus is good

5 shot groups, St Mary's 50 meters

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Post by SHV » 19 Jan 2018, 9:20 pm

another 5 shot

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Post by SHV » 19 Jan 2018, 9:21 pm

10 shot

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Post by SHV » 19 Jan 2018, 9:53 pm

weaver base (No.12 weaver base it doesn't block the iron sight when scope removed) and QD rings

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Post by Rikta » 21 Jan 2018, 2:07 am

boooo not the 25 shot mag, oh thats right cant have that in nsw
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Re: Ruger American rimfire 22LR compact, lucky13 mag, range

Post by SHV » 19 Aug 2018, 1:15 am

got new scope, Burris rimfire 3-9x40 125 dollars delivered, surprisingly clear and sharp image well worth the money

SK standard plus is always very stable, 10 shot groups at 50m St Mary's indoor shooting range

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Post by SHV » 19 Aug 2018, 1:23 am

new SK ammo, flat nose basic and match, feels they got more potentials than standard plus on this rifle, did the test in a hurry also the ammo is for Annie 1416 DKV rather than Ruger rimfire compact :lol: , so just did a 10 shot group, will buy more to do the test later

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Re: Ruger American rimfire 22LR compact, lucky13 mag, range

Post by ClaytonT88 » 26 Aug 2018, 6:07 pm

Wow, nice grouping, great accuracy from one of the Americans, would you recommend one as a 1st rifle?
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Post by SHV » 30 Aug 2018, 11:40 am

ClaytonT88 wrote:Wow, nice grouping, great accuracy from one of the Americans, would you recommend one as a 1st rifle?


I think so, for 22lr, I had Zastava, Lithgow 101, savage FVSR, Anschutz 1710 DHB, I have Browning BL-22, Anschutz 1416 DKV and Ruger American compact

I like Ruger a little bite more than others, cheap, light weight, 10/15 round mag, iron sight, reasonable accuracy, it is a very good first firearm / hunting 22 for everybody
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Post by ClaytonT88 » 30 Aug 2018, 1:20 pm

Thanks for your feedback mate. It's a big market for the 600-1200 22lr rifles.
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Post by SHV » 30 Aug 2018, 9:49 pm

ClaytonT88 wrote:Thanks for your feedback mate. It's a big market for the 600-1200 22lr rifles.


the rifle only cost 480/520 dollars :lol:
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Post by ClaytonT88 » 30 Aug 2018, 10:10 pm

Yeah, it's definitely an affordable thing, they seem to be a bit dearer here in SA. I just have a budget of about $1500 so looking at all the options at the moment. Hurry up licence so I can go shoulder some and see how they feel.
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Post by ClaytonT88 » 01 Sep 2018, 9:42 pm

SHV wrote:weaver base (No.12 weaver base it doesn't block the iron sight when scope removed) and QD rings

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Which rings did you pair with the bases? I guess it is scope dependent but it looks nice and snug
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Post by SHV » 16 Sep 2018, 12:40 pm

ClaytonT88 wrote:
SHV wrote:weaver base (No.12 weaver base it doesn't block the iron sight when scope removed) and QD rings

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Which rings did you pair with the bases? I guess it is scope dependent but it looks nice and snug


https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Vortex-Hunt ... 2749.l2649

Vortex Hunter Rifle Scope Rings Black - 1" inch - Medium Height from Ebay, perfect height for this rifle
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